Valerie Garza

Valerie Garza is a skilled professional with a diverse background in education and quality analysis. Currently serving as a Quality Analyst at Veterans Evaluation Services since January 2020, Valerie has previously held roles as an English Teacher at Jubilee Academies and an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where first-year composition courses were taught. Experience also includes co-editing the Journal of South Texas English Studies, where responsibilities encompassed finalizing journal PDFs and editing submissions, as well as working as an Operations Manager for the journal. Valerie’s early roles at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley involved teaching and tutoring in various capacities, contributing to student success in writing through supervision and one-on-one support. Valerie holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature and a Bachelor of Arts in English from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.